What to do if my Arcam Amplifier remote control doesn't work?
First, check that there are fresh batteries in the remote control. Next, make sure that the front panel window is visible and that you are pointing the remote control towards it.
How to turn on Arcam Amplifier if there are no lights?
Make sure the power cord is correctly plugged into both the Arcam Amplifier and a switched-on mains socket. Ensure the power button is pressed. If a red LED is present, the Amplifier is in standby mode; press any button on the front panel or the standby button on the remote control to exit standby mode.
Why does sound only come from some speakers on my Arcam Amplifier?
Ensure you have an appropriate surround source selected and playing. Check that the BD/DVD disc is encoded in the correct format and that the correct format has been selected in the disc start menu of the BD player (if applicable). The BD/DVD player should be set to output ‘bitstream’ audio on the digital output. Verify that the display window indicates the disc is a multichannel recording. Confirm all speakers are correctly connected to the speaker terminals and are secure. Ensure you have not selected ‘stereo’ as the decoding mode and that your speaker balance is correct. Finally, verify that you have configured the receiver to include all the speakers in your system.
What to do if I am unable to select Dolby or DTS decoding modes on my Arcam Amplifier?
The Arcam Amplifier can only apply Dolby and DTS decoding to sources encoded in the same format. Check that a digital source is selected and connected. Verify that the source is playing appropriately encoded material. Ensure the BD/DVD disc is encoded in the appropriate format and the correct format has been selected in the disc start menu of the BD player (if applicable). The BD/DVD player should be set to output ‘bitstream’ audio on the digital output.
How to fix no picture on my Arcam Amplifier?
Ensure that your viewing device is turned on and switched to display your receiver. Test by pressing the button on the receiver or on the remote and look for the main menu screen on your display device. Check that the correct video input is selected on the receiver. Confirm that the video source is on, operating normally, and in ‘play’ mode if appropriate.
How to fix a blank front panel display on my Arcam Amplifier?
Make sure the display hasn’t been turned off. Press the button on the front panel or remote control to turn it on.
How to remove bright edges or ‘ghosts’ on the picture from my Arcam Amplifier?
Ensure the ‘sharpness’ control on your display device is switched off or set to near minimum. For HDMI connections, try using a shorter cable or a different brand.
How to improve poor or distorted sound on my Arcam Amplifier?
Check that you have not excessively increased the input sensitivity (i.e., reduced the maximum input signal voltage) in the input config menu if an analogue input is being used. Also, verify that you have selected the correct size of speakers to suit your system in the setup menu.
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